The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 296 hosts regular events that bring people together, from commemorative services and community gatherings to social and fundraising activities. Learn more about our ongoing programs and activities below.
Note: Click on each event in the calendar for more information. You can click the arrows in the top-left corner of the calendar to cycle through different months. You can also use the button in the top-right corner to switch between weekly and monthly views.
Events at Branch 296
The Harriston Legion hosts a regular schedule of events throughout the year, plus many special events. Please see our 2026 programming below.
Regular events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Pool | Wednesdays, 7PM |
| Catch the Ace | Thursdays, 7PM (until the Ace is caught) |
| Darts | Thursdays, 7:30PM |
| Buddy Check Coffee Break | 1st Wednesday each month, 10AM |
| Open Mic | 1st Friday each month, 7PM |
| Karaoke | 2nd Friday each month, 7PM |
| Bingo | Last Monday each month, 7PM |
Special events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Membership Pin Event | April 18th, 3PM |
| Elvis (Auditorium) | April 25th |
Membership Pin Event
All Legion members are welcome to the membership pin ceremony on April 18th at 3pm. There will be refreshments and comradeship.
2026 membership pins:
50 years
- Gary Thackeray
- Kenneth Zettler
- Robyn Zettler
45 years
- Kelly Boyle
- Diane Moore
- Ron Ross
- Wayne Ross
- Robert White
40 years
- Al Colwell
- John McInnis
- William Neil
30 years
- Ethel Forbes
- Kenneth Pike
25 years
- John Baker
- George Bridge
- Stephen Dowler
- John Herbst
- Mark MacKenzie
20 years
- Norm Brown
- George Gade
- Troy Gilbert
- Tammy Green
- Mary Jean Hartwig
- Anne South
- Tryntje Vanderheide
- Wendy Walsh
15 years
- Adam Rowden
- Brian Van Meer
- Flo Van Meer
10 years
- Shayne Ross
5 years
- Linda Carter
- Douglas Cutway
- Randy Lyle
- Rachel Maw
- Ken Maw
- Paul McPhail
- Garf Murray
- Richard Rauwerda
- Dwayne Reaman
- Jason Scholten
- Christopher Seifried
- Caitlin Van Meer
Catch the Ace – THURSDAYS
Catch the Ace is a weekly progressive raffle where participants buy tickets for a chance to win the weekly prize and uncover the hidden Ace of Spades for a growing jackpot. It’s an exciting way to support Branch 296 programs and community initiatives.
Draws take place every Thursday at 7:00pm until the Ace is caught. You can watch the weekly draw live on our Facebook page.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the following locations:
- Harriston Legion Branch 296
- McPhail’s of Harriston
- Murphy’s Timber Mart
- Eric Cox Sanitation
- Harriston Home Hardware
- Harriston Packing Company
- Clifford Village Variety
You can also purchase a delicious dinner on Thursday nights for $5, courtesy of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Past meals have included lazy man cabbage rolls, beef stew, shepherd’s pie, and hamburgers!
Buddy Check Coffee Break
The Buddy Check Coffee Break is a program developed for veterans and first responders. On the first Wednesday of every month, they meet at 10 am at the branch for coffee and cookies, donuts or muffins. The program is funded by the branch poppy fund, and the purpose is to provide the group with some social time together and a format to open up about issues that may be concerning them. It is a format to make the veterans aware of resources that are available to them from Veterans Services at provincial command. A veteran must chair this committee, and we are indebted to comrade Ron Faulkner for taking on this task.
Rent the Legion facilities for your event
We also offer facility rentals for meetings, celebrations, and special events. Our hall provides an affordable, welcoming space for community groups, families, and organizations, with amenities to suit a variety of needs.
If you are interested in hosting an event at the Harriston Legion, please see our facility rentals page for more information.
